"Blaine hey, over here!" David yelled as soon as Blaine and Kurt walked into the practice room, all the senior Warblers were meeting there.

"Hey David, how's the speech?" Blaine asked, taking one of the empty sofas across from David for him and Kurt.

"Good, good, you know, all dapper and Warbler like." David said with a smirk.

"David." Blaine gave him a disapproving look.

"What? I didn't do anything." David said, feining innocence.

"Why don't I believe that?" Blaine asked with a sigh, noticing Kurt had yet to speak. "You're quiet, everything okay?"

"Yeah, sorry, I was just thinking." Kurt gave Blaine a reassuring smile, trying to push away the memory of the last time he was at Dalton. He hadn't actually been inside the school since his and Blaine's 'discussion'.

"Hello peasants, we've arrived." Jeff announced as he and Nick came into the room.

"Peasants? That's new. How was the party last night Nick?" David asked with a grin.

"Dude, just don't. It was awful, really awful." Nick started telling the story of his parents' idea of a family party for his graduation.

Blaine took the distraction to find out what was wrong with Kurt. "Kurt, what's wrong, I can tell something is bothering you."

"It's really nothing, don't worry." Kurt sighed, hoping Blaine wouldn't push the issue.

"Kurt please, just tell me."

Kurt gave Blaine his best bitch glare before giving in to tell him. "I was just thinking about the last time I was actually inside this place, and honestly I'd rather not, just a very unpleasant memory."

It took Blaine a second to get what Kurt was talking about, when he did, he took Kurt's hand, lacing their fingers. "Oh, Kurt I'm sorry, I completely forgot about that."

"It's fine, I'm fine. Let's focus on what tonight is really about and not the past, tonight is about the future."

"And I can't wait ti start mine with you." Blaine said, leaning in o to give Kurt a short kiss.

"Aww you two are just the sweetest." David cooed.

"Get a room guys, jeez." Jeff pretended to be annoyed.

"Shut it, this is a free country, I will kiss my boyfriend whenever and wherever I want to." Blaine stated with a smirk, launching himself at Kurt, kissing him long and deep, catching Kurt completely off guard.

"Whoa, what the hell did I just walk in on?" Sebastian asked as he entered the room.

"Blaine adding an admendment to the Bill of Rights called 'Freedom to Swap Spit'." Nick said with a laugh, earning him a death glare from Kurt once Blaine pulled away.

"Well as exciting as that sounds, we need to get our caps and gowns on, this thing starts in like five minutes and we still have to get line up." Trent said, walking up behind Sebastian.

"I think it's time for me to take my leave. Congradulations guys." Kurt stood up and headed for the door.

"Bye Kurt, we'll see ya soon!" Jeff yelled as Kurt shut the door, heading for the auditorium where the families, friends, and Dalton Faculty were waiting.

"Well guys, it's been a crazy year, but we made it. We're here and ready to start the rest of our lives." David addressed the group, pretending to get choked up.

"All kidding aside, I truly and happy to be here. This year has been a roller coaster ride, but things are starting to look up and I couldn't imagine a better way to end my high school career than here with you guys." Blaine said, hoping that his friends knew just how much he mant what he said.

"It's goo to have you here brother. Once a Warbler, always a Warbler." Jeff smiled, patting Blaine on the back.

Let's go get the ceremony thing done so the dinner can start, I'm starving!" Nick spoke up.

"Dude, when aren't you?" Sebastian asked with a grin.

"Can it Smythe. Let's go line up." Nick said, pretending to be upset. 

They all took one final moment to glance around at each other and the room. All the memories, good and bad, would stay with them forever.

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As the the graduates made their way to their seats on the stage, Blaine was mentally going through his speech one final time. First the headmaster gave the opening speech and introductin of the senior class. Then David gave his speech, wishing the next generation of Warblers the best of luck, followed by a farewell song. They chose Break Away by Kelly Clarkson with Blaine on lead for old time sake. After the song, honors and awards were presented, giving Blaine time to catch his breath before his speech.

"And now we will have our 2013 Salutatorian Mr. Blaine Andersin." The headmaster announced. Blaine took a deep breath before standing and making his way to the podium while the audience applauded.

When he got to the podium, he paused to seek out Kurt and his parents in the crowd before starting his speech. "Uh, hello, I'm Blaine, obviously. As salutatorian I was told to prepare a speech for tonight. At first, I had no idea what to talk about, then it came to me, acceptance. Dalton is a safe haven of acceptance and generosity. When I first moved here in my freshman year, I was the quiet, loner kid because I came from a school where I was bullied for being different. I never expected to make the lasting friendships I have now, or find the love of my life, but Dalton has always been full of surprises. Without the acceptance that I was provided here, not only by my friends, but the entire student body and faculty, I would not be the person I am today, so thank you all for that. To the Warblers, thank you for everything, trusting me, believing in me, making me feel accepted for the fist time in my life. Thank you to my parents for finding this place and making sure I got here, no matter how reluctant I was. And especially, thank you to Kurt for opening my eyes and making me realize everything I wanted out of life was right in front of me. You always say I gave you courage, but it was you who gave me courage. You taught me that it's okay to show weakness, that it's okay to need someone, and most importantly, you taught me how to love someone with all of my heart. I would be nothing without you, and I love you. Thank you Dalton Academy for your acceptance and for all the memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life." Blaine finished, wiping away a tear from his eye as he walked back to his seat so Nick could take the podium for his speech. He glanced over to where his parents and Kurt were sitting, noticing his mother dabbing at her eyes with a napkin but not seeing Kurt.

Nick finished his speech and the headmaster dismissed the graduates to their families for the dinner and Kurt still wasn't back. Blaine did his best to hide his worry as he made his way to his parents.

"Oh honey that was a beautiful speech." Andrea said, hugging Blaine.

"Thanks Mom, where's Kurt?" Blaine glanced around, hoping to spot him in the crowd.

"He said something about going to the bathroom right after your speech, haven't seen him since."

"Okay, I'm going to go check on him, make sure everything's okay." Blaine didn't wait for a reply, he hasitly made his way out of the room and headed straight for the restrooms.

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Kurt looked at himself in the mirror, the bugs under his eyes seemed more visible in the harsh lights of the Dalton restroom. He knew he needed to get back. The dinner would be starting soon and Blaine would be looking for him, but every time he thought he was done, he felt the sickness come rushing backm forcing him back into the stall. After getting sick back when he'd first gotten back to Ohio to help Blaine, he'd done some research and found out that when he would get really overly nervous or emotional or stressed, he'd get sick. Hearing Blaine's speech brought back all the memories from before he found Dalton and Blaine and the recent memories of the break up and Blaine's breakdown. He splashed water on his face, trying to push the memories away, instead thinking about New York and starting his future with Blaine. He didn't hear the door open or notice Blaine walking in.

"Kurt?" Blaine noticed Kurt leaning heavily agasinst the sink.

"Oh my God Blaine! W-what are you doing?" Kurt wasn't expecting Blaine to catch him in here.

"The dinner's started, Mom said you were in here, I was worried. What's wrong?" Blaine walked up to Kurt, wrapping his arms around his waist."

"I-I, uh, can we talk about it later?" Kurt didn't want to discuss this in the bathroom at Dalton with everyone waiting outside.

"Sure, sure whatever you want. Do you need some more time? I can go-"

"No, no, it's fine, let's go." Kurt gave Blaine a smile, kissing him on the cheek.

"Okay, I love you Kurt."

"I love you too Blaine."

Blaine took Kurt's hand and led him back to the auditorium, making a mental note to get Kurt to talk to him. He pushed his worries to the back of his mind for now though, now he just wanted to enjoy the time with his family, friends, and boyfriend.